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User Manual

Wireless G Desktop

Network Card

802.11g
Mbps
2.4GHz • Wireless
F5D7000

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  • Page 1: Network Card

    Wireless G Desktop Network Card Connect your desktop computer to a FAST wireless network Manuals and/or Software are available in your local language: Les manuels et/ou le logiciel sont disponibles en français : Benutzerhandbuch und/oder Software gibt es in Ihrer Sprache: Voor Nederlandstalige handleidingen en/of software kunt u terecht op: Los manuales y/o el software están disponibles en la lengua local:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 2: Install the Hardware ......10 4 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility ......12 How to Access the Belkin Wireless Utility .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless G Desktop Network Card (the Card). The Card features 802.11g technology, allowing you to take advantage of wireless networking without using cables. The Card works like a conventional network card, but without the wires.

  • Page 4: Placement Of Your Wireless Networking Hardware For Optimal Performance

    10 feet from the wireless router (or access point) in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning;...
  • Page 5 Introduction Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your wireless router (or access point) near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Other objects that can inhibit wireless communication can include: • Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets •...
  • Page 6 These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your wireless router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, we suggest the Belkin Wireless Range Extender/Access Point. For more information regarding our networking products, visit our...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Product Features The Card complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 54Mbps. The Card is compatible with all 802.11g devices as well as other 802.11b products at 11Mbps. 802.11g products operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as 802.11b Wi-Fi ®...

  • Page 8: Applications And Advantages

    Overview Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a desktop computer around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking—without cables Compatibility with 802.11b products • Provides seamless interoperability with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other products that display the Wi-Fi mark Difficult-to-wire environments •...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Fits securely into your computer’s PCI slot System Requirements • PC-compatible desktop computer with one available PCI slot ® • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Package Contents • Wireless G Desktop Network Card • Quick Installation Guide • Installation Software CD • User Manual...

  • Page 10: Installing And Setting Up The Card

    INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE CARD. Insert the Installation Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Belkin Setup Utility screen will automatically appear (may take 15–20 seconds to appear). Click “Install” from the setup menu, then click “Click here” to start the Easy Install Wizard.
  • Page 11 Installing and Setting Up the Card You will be prompted to choose an installation location. Click “Next” to accept the default location, or click “Browse” to select a different location before clicking “Next”. Click “Next” to add the software to a program folder.

  • Page 12: Step 2 Install The Hardware

    Installing and Setting Up the Card Installing and Setting Up the Card Step 2 Install the Hardware During the install process, you will be prompted to insert your Card. To do so, shut down your computer and disconnect your power. Note: Touch any metal part of the case to discharge static electricity, to avoid damage to the product or...
  • Page 13 Installing and Setting Up the Card Now secure the Card with the screw that you previously placed in a safe place. Carefully screw the antenna onto the threaded connector on the Card. Turn the antenna until it is vertical and pointing up. Replace the computer’s cover.

  • Page 14: Using The Belkin Wireless Utility

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility How to Access the Belkin Wireless Utility Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Belkin Wireless Utility”. If the icon is not present, click on “Start > Programs > Belkin 802.11g Wireless Card > Belkin 802.11g Wireless Card Utility”.
  • Page 15 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility (a) Connected to Shows the current network Service Set Identifier (SSID), the network name of the router (or access point) you are connected to (b) Encryption Display “Off” when encryption is disabled, “WEP” when either 64-bit or 128-bit encryption is enabled, or “WPA”...

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Current Network Settings

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Configuring your Current Network Settings Click on the “Configure” tab to make any changes to the current network settings or to make changes to a saved profile. (a) Network Mode Select the wireless mode in which the Card is currently operating from the two available operating modes.
  • Page 17 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility (c) 2.4GHz (802.11b) Click here to use only the 802.11b radio band. (d) 2.4GHz (802.11b/g) Click here to use both the 802.11b and 802.11g radio band. (e) Fragmentation Threshold Click on the bar to adjust the fragmentation threshold.

  • Page 18: Securing Your Wi-Fi Network

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility ® Securing your Wi-Fi Network Here are a few different ways to maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from unwanted intrusion. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user.
  • Page 19 Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP encryption, but you might have older equipment that only supports 64-bit WEP. All Belkin wireless products will support both 64-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption.
  • Page 20 WPA (with radius server) is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically. This is typically found in a business environment. For a list of Belkin wireless products that support WPA, please visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking.
  • Page 21 Changing the Wireless Security Settings The Belkin Wireless G Router and Belkin Wireless G Range Extender/ Access Point are equipped with the latest WPA security feature. They also support the legacy WEP security standard. By default, wireless security is disabled.

  • Page 22: Wep Setup

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WEP Setup 64-Bit WEP Encryption Select “64-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase”...
  • Page 23 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility 128-Bit WEP Encryption Select “128-bit WEP” from the drop-down menu. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key manually by typing in the hex key manually, or you can type in a passphrase in the “Passphrase” field and click “Generate” to create a key.
  • Page 24 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WPA-PSK (no server) Choose this setting if your network does not use a radius server. WPA-PSK (no server) is typically used in home and small office networking. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select “WPA-PSK (no server)”.
  • Page 25 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility WPA (with server) Settings Choose this setting if your network uses a radius server to distribute keys to the clients (network cards). WPA (with server) is typically used in business networks. From the Security Mode drop-down menu, select “WPA (with Radius Server)”.
  • Page 26 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Configuring your Belkin Wireless Notebook, Wireless Desktop Network Cards and Wireless USB Adapter to Use Security At this point, you should already have your wireless router (or access point) set to use WPA or WEP. In order for you to gain wireless connection, you will need to set your Wireless Cards to use the same security settings.
  • Page 27 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility If selecting “Manual Entry”, select one of the four encryption keys and type in the network key. Important: A WEP key is a mixture of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. For 128-bit WEP, you need to enter 26 keys. For 64-bit WEP, you need to enter 10 keys.
  • Page 28 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router (or Access Point) that Uses WPA-PSK (no server) Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Belkin Wireless Utility” screen. Under the “Security” tab, click “Enable WPA Encryption”.
  • Page 29 Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Connecting your Computer to a Wireless Router (or Access Point) that Requires WPA (with Radius Server), 802.1x, or Cisco LEAP Double-click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the “Belkin Wireless Utility” screen. Under the “Security” tab, click “Enable WPA Encryption”.

  • Page 30: Finding Available Networks In Your Area

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Finding Available Networks in your Area Click on the “Available Networks” tab to display a list of all available wireless routers (and/or access points) in your area. To connect to an available network, click on the network you would like to connect to from the “Available Networks”...

  • Page 31: Setting Wireless Network Profiles

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Setting Wireless Network Profiles Click on the “Profiles” tab to save a wireless network profile or to create a new wireless network profile. To create a new wireless network profile, enter a profile name in the “Profile Name”...

  • Page 32: Monitoring Data Transfer

    Using the Belkin Wireless Utility Monitoring Data Transfer Click on the “Statistics” tab to view transmit-and-receive data transfer rates. (a) Transmit Click “Transmit” to view the transmit data rate in the performance chart. (b) Receive Click “Receive” to view the receive data rate in the performance chart.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    “Available Networks” tab. Available networks are wireless networks to which you can connect. If you are using a Belkin 802.11g (125 HSM) Wireless Router, or Belkin 802.11g (54g) Wireless Router, “Belkin54g” is the default name. If you are using Belkin’s Pre-N Router, connect to the “Belkin_Pre_N”...
  • Page 34 If you are using a Belkin 802.11b Wireless Router, the default name should be “WLAN”. If you are NOT using a Belkin Router, please consult your router manufacturer’s user manual for the default name. The name of your wireless network appears in “Available Networks”...
  • Page 35 “My Computer” icon on your desktop. Choose “Properties” and navigate to the “Device Manager” and see if your PCI Card is listed without any errors. If an error is indicated, contact Belkin Technical Support. Link LED does not come on; cannot connect to a wireless...
  • Page 36 Card to connect to the router. For more information about encryption, please see the “Securing your Wi-Fi Network” section of this User Manual. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support. Data transfer is slow...
  • Page 37 Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. If issues persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.
  • Page 38 Once the box is unchecked, click the “Close” button to close the window. You are now using the Belkin Wireless Utility to configure the Wireless Card. The Card does not perform or connection is unstable when computer...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting What’s the difference between 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a, and Pre-N? Currently there are four levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11(x), so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: Europe: 00 800 223 55 460...

  • Page 41: Information

    Information Wi-Fi ® Interoperability Certificate W002891 W002895 October 1, 2004...
  • Page 42 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F5D7000 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 43 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 &...
  • Page 44 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 45 Belkin Tech Support Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. The mark Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The ‘Wi-Fi Certified’ logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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